British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 12th June 2023

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 12 - Cereal Mountain

Chilli tries to reach the top of Cereal Mountain without the help of Supertato's gadgets.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Toussaint Douglass. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 1

It's the Outsiders' first day and they are competing for three badges - felling a tree, rescuing an air crash victim and inventing a camp motto. At the end of each episode, David summons the teams to his HQ in the forest to review the events and award badges for successfully completed challenges. The day's events lead to some hilarious moments as an irreverent Lou Sanders challenges David's decision making.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Think Tank

The staff are forced to brainstorm ideas to help combat sagging sales on their floor. Holding a fashion show comes to mind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal Jones

Walker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 2 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

BBC Three 9pm
Calamity James. Image shows left to right: Dad (Mark Bonnar), James (Dylan Blore)

Calamity James

Slapstick comedy about a young man cursed with 'acute misfortune syndrome'.

BBC Three 9:15pm
Where It Ends. Jack (Jack Robertson)

Where It Ends

Comedy about an actor performing in care homes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. James Acaster

QI

Series S, Episode 2 - Secrets, Spies & Sleuths

Sandi uncovers a stash of secrets with Alan Davies, Daliso Chaponda, Cariad Lloyd and James Acaster.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and the team present a special end of series show featuring new material, out-takes and favourite bits.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. Image shows left to right: Conor McGregor (Al Foran), Ariana Grande (Katia Kvinge)

Deep Fake Neighbour Wars

Episode 1

Kim Kardashian's neighbour Idris Elba restricts her access to the shared garden, and Greta Thunberg is upset by Conor McGregor and Ariane Grande's perennial Christmas decorations.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Pat (Jim Howick), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Captain (Ben Willbond), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Kitty (Lolly Adefope). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 5 - Something To Share?

When the ghosts try to sabotage Alison's makeshift therapy session for Kitty, they unwittingly face their own demons. And Mike's desire to see the ghosts yields surprising results.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Harry Hill

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 9

Harry Hill hosts, making his first ever appearance on HIGNFY. Jack Dee and Vice UK editor-in-chief Zing Tsjeng join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Will it all end up in a topical "FIGHT!!!"?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), Kate (Gemma Whelan), Marlowe (Tim Downie)

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 5 - What Bloody Man Is That?

The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford. On the way, they meet three witches who have some surprising predictions to make about Will's future, leading to a very serious case of house envy.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Belinda (Kristin Scott Thomas). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 3

Fleabag helps with an event at Claire's work, which inevitably ends in disaster, but an introduction to Claire's colleague proves intriguing, and a chance meeting with a stranger opens Fleabag's eyes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Danny Dyer

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 9

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
Fleabag. The Priest (Andrew Scott). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 4

The Priest takes Fleabag for some quiet reflection leading to an unexpected revelation. After a day spent looking back on painful memories, Fleabag searches for solace, only to find more trouble.

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